Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

MONTVALE GARDENS, LE4 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONTVALE GARDENS, LE4 0BL.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LE4 0BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

LE4 0BL has a highly multicultural community character — 62% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending down 2.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE4 0BL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Montvale Gardens, 0.6km from Leicester Abbey in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Fosse ward and the Leicester West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LE4 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00169474 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE4 0BL. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British38.4%
Asian / British Asian31.5%
Black / African / Caribbean16.4%
Other / Mixed13.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 132,000

34 sales · Mean £ 130,100

Terraced

£ 182,000

2 sales · Mean £ 182,000

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LE4 0BL is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences78
Shoplifting57
Anti-social behaviour30
Public order28
Vehicle crime21

school Local Schools

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Fosse Mead Primary Academy

Inadequate426 pupils0.6 km
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Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School

Good870 pupils0.7 km
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Slater Primary School

Good208 pupils0.7 km
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English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy

Good1208 pupils0.9 km
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Inglehurst Junior School

Good312 pupils1.1 km
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Inglehurst Infant School

Inadequate253 pupils1.1 km
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Beaumont Leys School

Good1073 pupils1.2 km
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Wolsey House Primary School

Good662 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Kwench Bar0.7 km
  • Coffee Cafe Day0.9 km
  • Nuffield Health Fitness And Wellbeing Centre0.6 km
  • The Cafe @ Selco0.6 km
  • The Farmer's Hut Cafe1.0 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Abbey Lane Post Office0.9 km
  • Burnham News0.9 km
  • Premier Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Fosse Road Store Ltd0.6 km
  • Nisa Local T/A Parker Drive Ascona Retail1.0 km
  • + 20 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Burnham Chippy0.9 km
  • Bosphorus Grill0.9 km
  • Hassan's Balti / Desserts Loaded0.5 km
  • BBQ Food House0.8 km
  • OMG0.5 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Newfoundpool WMC1.0 km
  • The Addies Bar0.6 km
  • Leicester Indoor Bowls Club0.7 km
  • Ole Moses' Cabin0.8 km
  • The Blackbird0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester2.4 km
  • Syston6.6 km
  • South Wigston7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Ravensbridge Drive0.1 km
  • The Blackbird0.1 km
  • Ravensbridge Drive0.1 km
  • The Blackbird0.1 km
  • Devonshire Road0.3 km